In presenting said policy paper, Dr. Lagmay defined Open Data, examined its application in the Philippines and other jurisdictions, and emphasized the need for the policy’s institutionalization for disaster risk management. Thereafter, a roundtable discussion ensued to give stakeholders the opportunity to exchange comments and ideas on what was presented.

Dr. Lagmay’s special study paper may be accessed in our Scribd page. Photos of the event may be viewed here.